This week the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast deals with the important question of Women and Freemasonry. Bro Jack Aquilina and Bro James Mann interview Illustrious Sister Anney Konis and Right Worshipful Brother Alan Garner of the order Le Droit Humain (International Order of Freemasonry for Men & Women). Bro Jack and Bro James ask their guests about the history and irregularity of Le Droit Humain, the philosophical arguments that underpin their admission of females into the practices of the craft degrees and arguments in defence of fraternity. The interview deals with issues such as the role of women working the craft degrees, perspectives on the moral, ethical and philosophical dilemmas that both Le Droit Humain and the United Grand Lodge of Victoria face, the consequences of regular masons attending meetings of irregular or unrecognised orders like Le Droit Humain and some proposals for practical changes to the relationship between members of both regular and irregular orders. Bro James and Bro Jack then wrap up the episode by reflecting further on the topic and Bro Jack shares his views on the appointment of Ms Jane Sydenham-Clarke as the new CEO of Freemasons Victoria.

Links in Episode:

Tread Carefully by Bro Robert Johnson

Le Droit Humain

Freemasons Victoria on Women

The Masonic Round Table: American Co-Masonry Episode

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